Gov’t Tells 10,000+ Thais Marooned Overseas to Stay Abroad
BANGKOK — The government on Thursday said more than 10,000 Thais stranded abroad should only come home if it is absolutely necessary.
Bangkok To Ban Sale of Booze for 10 Days Starting Friday
BANGKOK — Bangkok City Hall is preparing to impose a ban on the sale of alcohol starting Friday with a stated aim to curb gatherings and coronavirus infection.
Horse Movement Banned for 90 Days to Contain AHS Outbreak
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday issued an order to ban the movement of all horses for 90 days in a bid to contain the African Horse Sickness (AHS) outbreak.
Prayut Extends Foreigners Stay to April 30 Due to Coronavirus
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday signed the plan to grant automatic visa extensions for foreigners residing in Thailand to April 30.
3 Foreigners Die from COVID-19 in Thailand, Pushing Death Toll to 30
BANGKOK — Three foreign men have died from the coronavirus in Thailand, pushing the total virus death toll up to 30, health officials said Wednesday.
Recovered Virus Patients to Donate Blood Plasma for Cure Research
BANGKOK — Boxing fans who recovered from the coronavirus said Tuesday they are preparing to donate their blood plasma to help others with their recovery efforts and assist the ongoing quest to find a cure for the pandemic.
Gov’t Says Private Hospitals Can’t Charge COVID-19 Treatment
BANGKOK — The government on Saturday banned private hospitals from charging coronavirus patients for their treatments.
Police Will Seek Max Punishment for Decree Violators
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they will seek maximum jail term from the court for those caught defying emergency decree measures, which includes a nighttime curfew set to come into effect tonight.
Curfew By Other Name? Bangkok Orders All Shops To Close at Midnight
BANGKOK — All business enterprises, including convenience stores and roadside food stalls, in the capital must be closed at midnight starting tonight, the City Hall ordered Wednesday.
2 New Coronavirus Fatalities Reported in Thailand
BANGKOK — Two more patients died of coronavirus and related health complications, bringing the total death toll to 12, health officials said Wednesday.